As of 2011, Essex County's population is 742,172 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.53 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Essex County is $350,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.53 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Essex County's cost of living is 35.20% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Essex County public schools spend $7,613 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Essex County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Essex County is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Essex County jobs have Increased by 0.47 percent. | Average Commute time is 30 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Essex County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes
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